US Bridges

Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct

Fair

Orange County, New York · 6.75 MI E JCT 84I & 208 · Structure no. 000000001078080

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,985
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct in Orange County, New York. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,985 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,167 by 2041. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesStewart Boulevard
CrossesCatskill Aqueduct
Location6.75 MI E JCT 84I & 208
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.49668, -74.10993
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.7 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,985 (2016)
Projected traffic6,167 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$6.5 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct carry?

About 4,985 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart Boulevard over Catskill Aqueduct?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.